Opinion: Analysing who deserves credit for the Abuja/Kaduna railway project

by Tope Bankole and Uzoma Ngozi On July 26, the media was awash with news of the commissioning of the Abuja-Kaduna railway project. The news elicited a tweet from the PDP via their official twitter handle. This eventually sparked off a controversy on who should actually take the credit for the completion of the project. The... Read More

APC, Buhari, jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala, PDP, railway

August 25, 2016

Emir Sanusi is as stern as they come – 12 reasons we’re totally feeling his vibe

by Tolu Omoyeni The Emir of Kano and former Central Bank governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is resolute in his opinions on how the country should be run. When he speaks at public lectures, there’s always a rare bluntness to his tone and he serves his comments without fear or favour. His diagnostic approach to explaining... Read More

APC, dollar, Emir of Kano, exchange rate, Forex, kano, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP

August 25, 2016

The Thread: This is what happens when a ‘changemaker’ gets into Nigerian politics

Have you ever wondered why a change agent – someone who was ‘one of the good guys’ before getting into office – gets into Nigerian politics and becomes ‘just like them’? The thread below should have some answers. So you want to change Nigeria, you really, really do. You have ideas and hopes and dreams,... Read More

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August 22, 2016

Mosanto: Buhari licenced company that produces harmful products – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of having no care for the welfare and health of Nigerians. This is contained in a statement released on Monday by its director, New Media, Deji Adeyanju. The statement reads, “On May 1, 2016 the National Biosafety Management Agency issued a licence to Mosanto Agriculture... Read More

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APC, corruption, Health, Mosanto Company, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, welfare

August 22, 2016

Apologise to Nigerians for your recklessness – APC tells PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to come clean and tender an unreserved apology to Nigerians for their disastrous 16-year rule that has left the people pauperised and traumatised. In a statement released in Abuja on Monday by the Media Aide to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),... Read More

APC, apology, economy, nigerians, PDP, Politics, recklessness

August 22, 2016

Opinion: Life lessons from Stella Adadevoh’s heroism

by Afam Ikeakanam In March 2014, when the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared there was an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Guinea, Nigeria had no idea what was coming for her. The disease then rapidly spread like wildfire to the neighbouring countries of Liberia and Sierra Leone. As with every tragic foreign... Read More

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August 22, 2016

Opinion: Buhari’s throwback govt and the rebirth of War Against Indiscipline

by Jideofor Adibe It was quite expected that it would happen if he won the Presidency. When he came to power in December 1983 via a military coup, fighting corruption and indiscipline were the regime’s signature marks. Hundreds of high profile politicians, businessmen and civil servants were jailed for allegedly being corrupt. Queue culture was... Read More

APC, Atavism, Buhari, corruption, democracy, government, Idiagbon, PDP, war against indiscipline

August 22, 2016

Opinion: Dele Momodu is 100 per cent wrong on Tinubu, PDP and 2019

by Fejiro Oliver If the facts are contrary to any predictions, then the hypothesis is wrong no matter how appealing – David Douglass If there are ten men I hold in high esteem when it comes with the dribbling of the pen, it’s Dele Momodu. I grew up reading him and since I picked up the... Read More

APC, Buhari, Dele, facts, figures, GEJ, jonathan, Momodu, PDP, Tinubu

August 22, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Some people are planning to kill Buhari | APC politicians trying to blackmail Jonathan | 51 people dead in terror attack at Turkish wedding | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist NLC kick against Okorocha’s farming policy in Imo state- YNaija Controversial clergyman says some people plan to kill President Buhari- YNaija Fake miracle workers arrested in Enugu- YNaija Recession forces woman to pen suicide note before disappearing- Vanguard Avengers accuse Niger Delta politicians in Buhari’s government of blackmailing... Read More

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APC, Buhari, Fayose, Imo, labor, Mbaka, nigeria, nlc, okorocha, PDP, Presidency

August 21, 2016

“I can’t guarantee conclusive elections in 2019″ | See the top 10 quotes from last week

From discussions on the the budget padding scandal in the House of Representatives to the #Immigration2000, Nigerians were vocal as always this past week. Here are the top 10 notable quotes. “We have so far rescued over 20,000 abducted persons, and we are still rescuing more and we will continue to do that.” – Chief... Read More

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August 21, 2016

Fayose too is calling for restructuring

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has joined the bandwagon of those making a demand for the restructuring of the country. Fayose said it was shocking that the All Progressives Congress (APC) who rode to power on the platform of true federalism is yet to heed to calls for restructuring. In a statement issued in... Read More

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APC, Ayodele Fayose, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, restructuring

August 20, 2016

What exactly do they mean when they say Buhari is righting Jonathan’s wrongs?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye If you’re like me and have been a bit confused about this statement that is starting to sound too much like the kind of propaganda we’ve been warned to shun, welcome. If you’re not, and you need a reason to be confused this lovely evening, Isime Esene has reported HERE how APC chieftain,... Read More

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August 20, 2016

5 powerful Nigerians who are unapologetic about supporting Buhari

by Roqeebah Olaoniye We are all too familiar we the general feeling of frustration with the pace at which things are “changing” in Nigeria. You might have even done a mental double-take when the carpet-seller confidently accuses you of voting in ‘change’ and why you have to live with the consequences. If that’s not your... Read More

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August 20, 2016

We brought Buhari to save Nigeria – Obasanjo

Ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he and some other well-meaning brought President Muhammadu Buhari to save Nigeria from its challenges. Obasnajo said this during a reception held in his honour at the Government House, Yola, Taraba State. He said the decision was taken when it looked like Nigeria was plunging into extinction. Obasanjo said, “Three... Read More

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August 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: Tinubu, PDP and the road to 2019

Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering what this title is all about. Please, calm down, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria’s iconic politicians, is not about to dump his party, APC, for PDP, the party he fought hard with others to sack from power just last year. The reason for bringing PDP into this... Read More

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August 19, 2016

The PDP has found Buhari’s sore point and they are hitting it hard

by Isime Esene Fifteen months after taking serious verbal attacks from the Peoples Democratic Party over the perfromance of the economy on Pres. Muhammadu Buhari’s watch, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party chairman, John Oyegun decided he’s had enough, choosing to hit right back. Oyegun who has been somewhat quiet in the past one year laid... Read More

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APC, CBN, economy, exchange rate, inflation, John Oyegun, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, nnpc, Oil, PDP, revenue

August 19, 2016

PDP wants John Oyegun and his party members to know this… (READ)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday responded to comments made by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun Odigie that the latter has no moral right to criticize President Buhari on the economic situation of the country. Oyegun had said the PDP almost ruined Nigeria during its 16 years reign,... Read More

#MadeInNigeria, All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Oyegun Odigie, GDP, inflation, Nigeria Economy, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party

August 19, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Question Buhari should ponder about

“When some Nigerians were executed in Indonesia yesterday, and I started reading about their ordeal, I stumbled on the picture of one of those who were killed last year. I was shocked to discover I had met him before in Mali during one of my efforts to cross into Europe in 1994. His name is... Read More

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August 19, 2016

I didn’t violate my bail terms… – Ex-gov. Udenwa explains

A former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa on Thursday said he has nothing to hide and is surprised why he is being harassed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He said reports suggesting that he has refused to keep to the terms of an administrative bail earlier granted him are false. On Wednesday... Read More

Achike Udenwa, EFCC, Guarantor, imo state, N350 million, PDP, PDP Campaign funds

August 18, 2016

You have no moral right to comment on the economy – Oyegun tells PDP

Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saying it has no moral right to make statements on the nation’s economy. Over the past few weeks the PDP had been speaking on the state of the economy accusing President Muhammdu Buhari of badly mismanaging it. According to John Oyegun, the... Read More

APC, intensive care unit, John Oyegun, Nigeria's economy, PDP, Saviour

August 18, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode is back! 5 things he said since EFCC ‘net’ that show he doesn’t give a damn

by Tolu Omoyemi Former Minister of Aviation, PDP member and one of the most vocal critics of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, Femi Fani-Kayode is back. After his 67-day detention by the EFCC, FFK has returned with double the verve and the audacity. We can tell that he’s not about to cower and still doesn’t give... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, APC, economy, EFCC, Femi Fani-Kayode, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, party, PDP, Politics

August 18, 2016

APC desperate to kill opposition parties – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) does not want opposition and as such, is working towards the demise of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fayose said this in Port Harcourt on Wednesday during the national convention of the PDP. The Governor said such development could be detrimental to the country and... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Gov. Fayose says he was placed under ‘house arrest’ in Port Harcourt yesterday

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, claims he was placed under ‘house arrest’ at the Old Presidential Lodge, Rivers state, by security agents hence preventing him from attending the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Port Harcourt. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, security operatives blocked off the gate to the... Read More

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August 18, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. Abusidiqu sues EFCC Blogger, Abubakar ‘Abusidiqu’ Usman has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court for violating his fundamental rights. 2. Army releases Aisha Wakil The Nigerian army has released Aisha Wakil, one of the three persons that were declared wanted by the Nigerian Army.... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

Jimi Agbaje, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairmanship, on Wednesday said the party will survive its present crisis. Agbaje, who contested for the Lagos state governorship in 2015 under the PDP, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. He stated that the delegates for... Read More

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August 18, 2016

My enemies are worried… I’ve found my original certificate – Obaseki

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday disclosed that he has found his missing certificate. Obaseki who made the remark during an interactive session with members of Civil Society Organisations in the state, said his enemies were scared of his credentials. Obaseki said, “my certificate was missing in... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: The PDP and futility of compromise

When I warned the Nigerian people about what the APC represented and that, if given power, they would be the most reactionary, repressive, vindictive, insensitive, vicious, thin-skinned, paranoid, divisive and, worse of all, incompetent government in the history of Nigeria no-one listened. When I told the people that the leaders of the APC were not... Read More

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August 17, 2016

Opinion: Deji Adeyanju is what e-intellectuals wish to be

By Shomoye Abiodun Never see this piece as means of either “famzing” (as called in the street parlance) or attempt to seek he (Adeyanju’s) attention and if you do, enjoy your session in the land of the gullible in peace. It’s no doubt that debate about youth importance in today’s system has been spearheaded by... Read More

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August 17, 2016

How PDP’s national convention fell apart

The Peoples Democratic Party convention which held on Wednesday was a topsy turvy affair. The convention was supposed to hold at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, but the party was unable to access the venue which was sealed off by the police in obedience to a court order. Hence, the... Read More

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Ahmed Makrfi, factions, PDP, PDP convention, Rivers State, security agencies

August 17, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conservation today 1. Buhari is not receiving pension – Presidency The presidency has rejected reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is receiving pension as a sitting president. 2. Amina Ali says she misses her ‘husband’ Escaped Chibok girl, Amina Ali Nkeki, the 21-year-old Chibok girl that recently escaped... Read More

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Amina Ali, boko haram, Buhari, dog, PDP, wike

Opinion: Analysing who deserves credit for the Abuja/Kaduna railway project

Emir Sanusi is as stern as they come – 12 reasons we’re totally feeling his vibe

The Thread: This is what happens when a ‘changemaker’ gets into Nigerian politics

Mosanto: Buhari licenced company that produces harmful products – PDP

Apologise to Nigerians for your recklessness – APC tells PDP

Opinion: Life lessons from Stella Adadevoh’s heroism

Opinion: Buhari’s throwback govt and the rebirth of War Against Indiscipline

Opinion: Dele Momodu is 100 per cent wrong on Tinubu, PDP and 2019

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Some people are planning to kill Buhari | APC politicians trying to blackmail Jonathan | 51 people dead in terror attack at Turkish wedding | More

“I can’t guarantee conclusive elections in 2019″ | See the top 10 quotes from last week

Fayose too is calling for restructuring

What exactly do they mean when they say Buhari is righting Jonathan’s wrongs?

5 powerful Nigerians who are unapologetic about supporting Buhari

We brought Buhari to save Nigeria – Obasanjo

Dele Momodu: Tinubu, PDP and the road to 2019

The PDP has found Buhari’s sore point and they are hitting it hard

PDP wants John Oyegun and his party members to know this… (READ)

Olusegun Adeniyi: Question Buhari should ponder about

I didn’t violate my bail terms… – Ex-gov. Udenwa explains

You have no moral right to comment on the economy – Oyegun tells PDP

Femi Fani-Kayode is back! 5 things he said since EFCC ‘net’ that show he doesn’t give a damn

APC desperate to kill opposition parties – Fayose

Gov. Fayose says he was placed under ‘house arrest’ in Port Harcourt yesterday

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Unlike many, Jimi Agbaje believes PDP will stay ‘alive’, get ‘stronger’

My enemies are worried… I’ve found my original certificate – Obaseki

Femi Fani-Kayode: The PDP and futility of compromise

Opinion: Deji Adeyanju is what e-intellectuals wish to be

How PDP’s national convention fell apart

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

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